MN Landscape Arboretum by Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

GARDENING & HORTICULTURE COOKING GUIDED WALKS PHOTOGRAPHY ARTS & LITERATURE NATURE-BASED THERAPEUTICS

Carnivorous Plants Classes, see pages 8-9

Classes CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ADULTS

SPRING/SUMMER 2016 ARBORETUM.UMN.EDU/LEARN

l rai rT

Mountain Ash

LOCATIONS OF CLASSES

Maple

Ordway Parking Lot Sensory Garden e

Mile Drive

e Pe ing

Berens Cabin

SNYDER BUILDING

OSWALD VISITOR CENTER

Gate House

Maple Syrup House (Seasonal)

ARBORETUM ENTRANCE Hig

hwa y

LEARNING CENTER

SSE

Participant Name

MIN

Hig

NEA

POL

hwa y

Course Title

Course Number

(found to right of title)

Coupon Code (if applicable)

Age

(if child)

Fee

Discount

TOTAL ENCLOSED

Make check payable to MN Landscape Arboretum or charge to q Visa q MasterCard q Disc q Amex Card #

Exp

Name on Card

PIN (back of card)

Phone (home)

Phone (work)

Name Email Address City

State Zip

TO REGISTER BY MAIL, send this form along with credit card information (above) or check payable to:

Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be made two weeks prior to class date in order to receive refund. A $5 processing fee will apply.

Classes Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive Chaska, MN 55318

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a premier arboretum, and part of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences of the University of Minnesota. ÂŠ2015 University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. All rights reserved. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS GUIDE D WA L K S

Page 04

GA RD E NI NG & HO RT IC U LT U R E Grasses & Lawns Evolution of the English Garden Series Carnivorous Plants

Page 06 Page 07 Page 08

PHO TOG R A P HY Hands-on Workshops Programs & Presentations Digital Editing & Organization

Page 10 Page 14 Page 15

A RT

Page Page Page Page

& LI TE R ATUR E Watercolor Art Book Club Stone Balancing

16 17 18 18

COOKIN G Saturday in the Kitchen

Page 19

NATURE - B A SE D THE R AP EU T IC S

Page 21

FRE E LE T’ S TA L K PL A N T S P R OG RA M S

back cover

Cover photo: Tropper2000/Shutterstock

THE GREENLIST The GreenList is an exclusive opportunity to be in the know for last minute discounts and pop-up classes that are not advertised to the general public. These classes are small-scale, close-up Arboretum experiences that involve a unique, hands-on component, ranging from Free to $120. Special incentives on classes for the general public may also be included. Invitations are sent by email only, usually within a week of the occurring event. To be added to the GreenList, email your request to ArbEdu@umn.edu with the subject title “GreenList Me!”

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

WALKS WITH MATT Gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the science and beauty of Nature in the midst of seasonal changes. Dress for the weather and bring your binoculars. Matt Schuth has been a naturalist at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for more than 30 years. A very popular guide, he is an expert on birds and other local wildlife as well as a keen observer of the way organisms adapt to the ever-changing conditions of their environment. NOTE: As Minnesotans know, Mother Nature can be unpredictable! What may begin as a mushroom hunt may turn into warbler watching… that is the joy and spontaneity of nature, and of these explorations. Be prepared for unpredictable weather and a possible change of subject matter based on what Mother Nature has in store for participants during this session.

GUIDED WAL KS

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: binoculars, magnifying glass, practical shoes for walking over uneven paths, and dress for the weather. Each Walk: Limit 40, Meet in the Ordway Parking Lot $12 member/$24 non-member, includes Arboretum admission WALKS WITH MATT: EARLY SPRING WILDFLOWERS & BIRD MIGRATION (960-04-23-16)

Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. – noon

Search for early spring flowers such as hepatica, bloodroot, Dutchman’s breeches and trillium. Catch sight of the migrating birds of springtime and learn which birds are just passing through and those who are coming to stay for the summer. WALKS WITH MATT: LATE SPRING WILDFLOWERS, WARBLERS & WATERFOWL (960-05-14-16)

Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Celebrate the second wave of spring wildflowers such as marsh marigold, jack in the pulpit, and mayapple! Be on the lookout for the sights and sounds of early warblers, thrushes, kinglets, phoebes, waterfowl, and a variety of sparrow, and to learn about their nesting and mating habits. WALKS WITH MATT: SING LIKE THE BIRDS (960-05-28-16)

Saturday, May 28 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Learn to identify a bird “by ear.” Look and listen for the distinctive sounds of catbirds, warblers, indigo buntings and blue-gray gnatcatchers, to name a few. Let the Arb become your concert hall as you walk woodland trails listening to and enjoying the symphony of nature.

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

Bonnie Taylor Barry/shutterstock

WALKS WITH MATT: BOBOLINKS, BLUEBIRDS & MEADOWLARKS (960-06-11-16)

Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Examine flowers and grasses of the open fields and woodland edges of the Arboretum, including the Western edge of the Arboretum, close to the Director’s House. In addition to seeking bobolinks and meadowlarks, participants will learn details about the Arboretum’s bluebird program and perhaps even get up close and personal with baby bluebirds. (Participants will follow Matt by car from the Ordway Parking Lot to special parking area) WALKS WITH MATT: WOOD DUCKS AND WRENS OF SPRING PEEPER MEADOW (960-07-30-16) Learn about the various birds that make a home in Spring Peeper Meadow and learn about the history and restoration of this unique site. Birds you might encounter include Eastern kingbirds, wood ducks, tree swallows, marsh wrens and more. Discover why wetland meadows are so important to our region and delight in the rich diversity found in this precious pocket of the Arboretum. WALKS WITH MATT: SIGHTS, SOUNDS & SONGS OF THE PRAIRIE (960-08-20-16)

Saturday, August 20, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Examine the unique “songs” of crickets, cicadas and katydids, with other insights into the prairie that once covered our region. The Arboretum prairie will be in its glory at the end of summer, from tall grasses to flowering plants, along with the variety of winged friends who linger into late summer, like over 400 different species of bees, most of which do not sting! WALKS WITH MATT: MUSHROOMS, MIGRATIONS & MORE! (960-09-10-16)

GUIDED WAL KS

Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Saturday, September 10 10 a.m. – noon

The advent and duration of the mushroom season are the result of a seemingly mysterious combination of components along the Bog Area and Green Heron Trail. Participate in a hunt for the wide and amazing Jason Costanza/Flikr assortment of mushrooms and fungi at the Arboretum. But don’t keep your eyes on the ground too long, as birds also begin their migration at this time, and participants will be on the lookout for ducks, sparrows and shorebirds.

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

GRASSES & LAWNS BEE LAWNS: HOW TO HAVE AN INSECT HAVEN IN YOUR LAWN (150-08-20-16)

GA RDENING & HORTICULTUR E

Saturday, August 20, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Mary Meyer, University of Minnesota Professor, Extension Horticulturist, former Interim Director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and past President of the American Society of Horticultural Science Join this interactive discussion and “how to get started” tutorial for Minnesotans who would like to make their yard a more welcoming place for beneficial pollinators…and humans, too! Class will feature an hour of informational lecture including topics such as biodiversity, location, grass selection, flowering plants that provide pollen, herbicide and pesticide use, mowing and maintenance practices, and how to make your lawn more resistant to disease, insect or drought damage. Then class will move out to view the Arboretum’s Bee Lawn with commentary, insights and insider stories about its creation. You’ll leave inspired and ready to take actionable steps towards a lawn that the pollinators will love and the neighbors will envy. Limit 40, Visitor Center $29 member/$41 non-member, includes Arboretum admission GRASS IDENTIFICATION & ECOLOGY 2-DAY PROFESSIONAL LEVEL WORKSHOP (150-08-25-16)

Thursday, August 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. AND Friday, August 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Mary Meyer, University of Minnesota Professor, Extension Horticulturist, former Interim Director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and past President of the American Society of Horticultural Science LEVEL: Advanced students, professionals, and Master Gardeners/Master Naturalists Gain professional-level knowledge in this 2-day intensive workshop that will focus on teaching students to identify a multitude of grasses that add beauty and interest to the summer and fall landscape. Being able to identify grasses will enable participants to read the landscape and landscape conditions, including soils, habitat, disturbance and past land uses. This workshop will provide an intensive, hands-on approach incorporating both classroom work and field study, utilizing the 1,200 acres of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum as a living laboratory and classroom. Identify warm season grasses in the field and lab, learn specialized terminology and distinguishing features, discuss the ecology of grasses, and practice identifying species from keys. Students will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the second day of class. Limit 20, Snyder Building 2nd Floor Classroom SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: water bottle, a hand lens, and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes for walking over uneven terrain. Bring your own lunch or purchase from the Arboretum Café $169 members/$193 non-members, includes Arboretum admission both days

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

Mary Meyer, University of Minnesota Professor, Extension Horticulturist, former Interim Director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and past President of the American Society of Horticultural Science This three-part series, presented in University-level lecture format, will examine, compare and discuss the gardens in England from an historical perspective to help us learn about ourselves, our perception of beauty, our use of resources, our values and relationship with nature, and how this relationship has changed through the centuries. Limit 60, Snyder Building HBundle And Save! Evolution of the English Garden 3-class bundle $84 member/ $112 non-member, includes Arboretum admission EVOLUTION OF THE ENGLISH GARDEN: MEDIEVAL & MEDICINAL GARDENS, TUDOR/STUART & FORMAL GARDENS (150-04-16-16)

Saturday, April 16, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Delve into the intriguing history of early Roman and Moorish gardens, medieval, castle and medicinal gardens. Compare medieval and monastery gardens like Queen Eleanor’s garden, Winchester; and cloister gardens such as Chelsea Physics garden. Then look at Tudor and Elizabethan/Stuart Gardens, providing an understanding of Dutch, Italian and French influences on English gardens. $35 member/$47 non-member, includes Arboretum admission EVOLUTION OF THE ENGLISH GARDEN: ENGLISH LANDSCAPE GARDEN (150-04-30-16)

Saturday, April 30, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

The development of the landscape or naturalistic style of garden design that evolved in the 1700s has been recognized as England’s most outstanding contribution to the arts. Learn more about the definition of an English landscape garden, including examples such as Blenheim Palace, Chatsworth and Painshill Park. Discuss how 16th and 17th century English gardens influenced U.S. gardens with respect to values, design and appreciation. $35 member/$47 non-member, includes Arboretum admission EVOLUTION OF THE ENGLISH GARDEN: 19TH CENTURY, VICTORIAN GARDENS, ARTS AND CRAFTS & MODERN GARDENS (150-05-14-16)

GA RDENING & HORTICULTUR E

EVOLUTION OF THE ENGLISH GARDEN SERIES

Saturday, May 14, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Get introduced to the Arts & Crafts and naturalistic gardening styles developed by British Gertrude Jekyll, Edwin Luytens, and William Robinson with American designers Beatrix Ferrand, Frederick Law Olmsted, and Jens Jensen. Compare and contrast these gardens like Sissinghurst and Hidcote Manor to the newest U.S. garden styles such as the HighLine and Lurie Garden in Chicago. $35 member/$47 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

CARNIVOROUS PLANTS The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is pleased to announce Savage Gardens, an engaging, larger-than-life summer exhibit featuring carnivorous and other “dangerous” plants. NOTE: There is no minimum age for these classes, however they will involve scientific discussion and are designed for adult learners 16 and up.

GA RDENING & HORTICULTUR E

Savage Gardens summer exhibit sponsored by BACKSTAGE PASS: CARNIVOROUS PLANTS! Saturday, June 11, noon – 1 p.m. (200-06-11-16-02)

OR Saturday, July 9, noon – 1 p.m. (200-07-09-16-02)

Alex Eilts, founding member of the Minnesota Carnivorous Plant Society, former curator of plants at the University of Minnesota Biological Sciences Greenhouse A unique chance to go behind-the-scenes with a carnivorous plant expert! Join Alex in the Learning Center for a tour of the live carnivorous plants that are featured in this summer’s exhibit, watch as he dissects to reveal the plants’ distinctive anatomy, and gain more in-depth knowledge from an expert who is truly passionate about carnivorous plants. This walk-and-talk small group class will showcase a variety of carnivorous plants that have been carefully grown and selected to be featured in this exhibit. Limit 20, Learning Center $29 members/$41 non-members, includes Arboretum admission and private Savage Gardens Exhibit Admission MAKE-AND-TAKE: MINIATURE CARNIVOROUS WINDOWSILL GARDEN Saturday, July 23, noon – 2:30 p.m. (200-07-23-16-02) Alex Eilts, founding member of the Minnesota Carnivorous Plant Society, former curator of plants at the University of Minnesota Biological Sciences Greenhouse Create and care for an ever-blooming garden of carnivorous plants, with minimal experience, knowledge, or maintenance! This fun-sized class will focus on miniature varieties of sundews, butterworts and bladderworts, some with fun names like “angry bunnies.” Go home with a windowsill-sized miniature garden of carnivores, ready to watch pesky houseflies and fruit flies fall victim to their sticky clutches. A great conversation piece for any home! Limit 20, Learning Center $79 members/$94 non-members, includes Arboretum admission, peat moss, plant dish, and a variety of plants EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: SAVAGE PLANTS – PHOTOGRAPHY + BOTANY (750-07-16-16)

Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m. – noon

(see description under Photography, page 12)

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

Alex Eilts, founding member of the Minnesota Carnivorous Plant Society, former curator of plants at the University of Minnesota Biological Sciences Greenhouse Learn more about the fascinating carnivorous plants featured in the Savage Gardens summer exhibit. Each 1-hour lecture-style session will focus on one type of carnivorous plant, providing scientific information and trivia about how and where it is found, its unique evolutionary adaptations and varieties, and what systems it employs to lure, trap, and devour prey. There is no minimum registration age, however, this series involves scientific discussion and is designed for adult learners 16 and up. Each session: Limit 100, Snyder Building HBundle And Save! Carnivorous Plants Expert 3-Class Bundle (Venus Fly Trap 6/11, Pitcher Plants 7/9, & Sundew 7/23) $36 members/$65 non-members, includes Arboretum admission VENUS FLY TRAP: AN HOUR WITH THE CARNIVOROUS PLANT EXPERT (200-06-11-16)

Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Few plants’ attributes captivate the imagination more than the rapid trapping mechanism of the Venus fly trap. But did you know that the Venus fly trap, or Dionaea, is only native to North Carolina?! Learn about the unique evolutionary adaptation of its hungry jaws, the multitude of cultivated mutant varieties, and how its magnificent traps function. $15 members/$27 non-members, includes Arboretum admission PITCHER PLANTS: AN HOUR WITH THE CARNIVOROUS PLANT EXPERT (200-07-09-16)

Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Pitcher plants disguise their deadly pitfall traps as stately and colorful vessels that lure insects to their doom. What seems a unique botanical oddity has in fact evolved multiple times as plants sought a ready source of nutrients. Learn about the different types of pitcher plants including those from our own backyard as well as others from remote tropical sites, and the incredible variety of adaptations they employ to obtain the nutrients they seek. $15 members/$27 non-members, includes Arboretum admission SUNDEW: AN HOUR WITH THE CARNIVOROUS PLANT EXPERT (200-07-23-16)

GA RDENING & HORTICULTUR E

CARNIVOROUS PLANTS: AN HOUR WITH THE EXPERT SERIES

Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sundew species, or Drosera, can be found worldwide… in fact, Minnesota is home to four native species of sundews! Hear about the plant that so fascinated Darwin he once said “I care more about Drosera than the origin of all the species in the world.” Learn why this sometimes humble, but always astounding plant has become perhaps the most successful group of carnivorous plants on Earth. $15 members/$27 non-members, includes Arboretum admission

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

Photography classes sponsored by

Additional Photography classes found online at arboretum.umn.edu/photographyclasses.aspx

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE OUTDOOR AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (750-04-23-16) SO LD O UT

PHOTOGRAPH Y

OR Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (750-09-10-16)

John Pennoyer, acclaimed nature photographer and popular Arboretum instructor; www.impressionsofnature.net LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate Learn how to tap into the power of your DSLR in this immersion into digital. Gather to review best practices and learn the essential operations of your digital camera in the classroom, then immediately put your knowledge into practice during your shoot outside in the beauty and splendor of the Arboretum collections. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: DSLR camera, Owner’s Manual, Tripod and at least one lens in the 24mm-70mm range Limit 12, Visitor Center $134 member/$147 non-member, includes Arboretum admission RAPTOR PHOTOGRAPHY: EXCLUSIVE CAMERA ACCESS

Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (750-04-30-16-02) Visitor Center

OR Saturday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (750-06-11-16-02) Learning Center

OR Saturday, August 6, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (750-08-06-16)

Visitor Center Carlyn Iverson, professional photographer and scientific illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publications; with the University of Minnesota Raptor Center LEVEL: All levels Experience a unique opportunity to photograph mighty raptors such as owls, vultures and eagles in a controlled, safe and natural setting at the Arboretum. Members of the UofMN Raptor Center will bring an assortment of live birds and will teach about each one. Popular photography instructor and professional artist, Carlyn Iverson, will provide helpful instruction on tips and techniques to help you capture stunning images. A portion of this class’ fees go to benefit the Raptor Center. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Any digital camera SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: 90mm and higher focal length lens(es), tripod/monopod (optional), sturdy shoes for walking and shooting over uneven ground Limit 20. $114 member/$134 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and fees that go to support Raptor Center

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY (750-04-30-16)

Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHING LADY’S SLIPPERS AND NATIVE MINNESOTA ORCHIDS (750-06-11-16)

Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

John Pennoyer, acclaimed nature photographer and popular Arboretum instructor; www.impressionsofnature.net LEVEL: Experienced Beginner to Intermediate The Greater Yellow Lady’s Slippers as well as the Showy Lady’s Slippers are usually in peak bloom on this date at the Arboretum… depending on Mother Nature’s whim, of course! In-class instruction will cover techniques such as location scouting, John Pennoyer composition, shooting position, lighting, textures, and lens selection. Then head out to the grounds for a native orchid safari to scout, set up, and revel in photographing the wild beauty of these wild blooms. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: DSLR camera and owner’s manual, macro or close-up lens SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: Wide angle lens if you’d like to capture landscapes, tripod or monopod Limit 12, Visitor Center $109 member/$129 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

PHOTOGRAPH Y

John Pennoyer, acclaimed nature photographer and popular Arboretum instructor; www.impressionsofnature.net LEVEL: Intermediate Learn how to set up your camera for fast focusing, continuous high-speed shooting and other settings to capture that elusive wildlife image. Class will cover not only mammals, but also how to set up backyard perches for bird photography and shooting birds “on the wing.” REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: DSLR camera and owner’s manual SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: lens in the 300mm range or longer, tripod John Pennoyer Limit 12, Learning Center $109 member/$129 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

LANDSCAPES OF WOODLANDS, WATERFALLS, WILDFLOWERS & PRAIRIES (750-06-25-16)

PHOTOGRAPH Y

Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

John Pennoyer, acclaimed nature photographer and popular Arboretum instructor; www.impressionsofnature.net LEVEL: Intermediate For photographers interested in mastering landscape photography, focus on skills like creating a three-dimensional landscape image, how to photograph waterfalls by stopping the water to achieve a “milky smooth” water flow, and how to create dramatic flowerscapes. Classroom instruction will be followed by 2.5 hours of hands-on shooting time amidst the variety of dramatic landscapes found at the Arboretum. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: DSLR camera, tripod, macro/ close-up lens, wide angle lens Limit 12, Visitor Center $109 member/$129 non-member, includes Arboretum admission John Pennoyer

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: SAVAGE PLANTS – PHOTOGRAPHY + BOTANY (750-07-16-16)

Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m. – noon

Carlyn Iverson, professional photographer and scientific illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publications LEVEL: All levels A unique photography + botany workshop! Carlyn will reveal the intriguing Darwinian characteristics that carnivorous plants use to ensure survival of the fittest, often resorting to fascinatingly grotesque predatory tactics. Next, learn useful photography tips and techniques before getting behind your lens for 1 hour of private shooting time inside the Learning Center Petr Dlouhy Greenhouse with specimens such as Venus fly traps, sundew, and tropical pitcher plants. Leave with a new appreciation of these ruthless plants and spectacular images that showcase their strange beauty. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: camera, any or all of the following: Macro lens, lens in the approx 70-200mm range, or set of close-up filters specific for your camera’s lens size SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: monopod or tripod (optional), close-up filters for your camera’s lens if macro effect is desired Limit 12 $109 member/$129 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and Savage Gardens Exhibit exclusive admission

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

iPHONE/iPADS FOR NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: TOOLS, TIPS AND APPS (750-07-16-16-02)

Saturday, July 16, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Carlyn Iverson, professional photographer and scientific illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publications LEVEL: All levels Create quality images and explore the range of function offered by your convenient (and always with you) Apple device camera! Discover add-on devices for your iPhone and/or iPad, discuss in-camera and post-camera editing, and experiment with applications to enhance your photo-camera photography. Several addon devices will be available to try in the field. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: any iPhone or iPad with a camera (Apple devices only) SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: laptop computer to explore photo editing possibilities in class Limit 24, Visitor Center $74 member/$94 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

John Pennoyer, acclaimed nature photographer and popular Arboretum instructor; www.impressionsofnature.net LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate In class, learn the essentials about macro-photography and nature photography up-close. Then head out on a photographic journey across the Arboretum grounds to apply your skills to the inspiring subject matter found during the lush summer season. You will never look at the curve of a leaf or flower blossom the same way! REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: DSLR camera and owner’s manual, macro or close-up lens SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: Close-up filter; extension tubes Limit 12, Visitor Center $109 member/$129 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

PHOTOGRAPH Y

SUMMER MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL (750-08-13-16)

John Pennoyer

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

PHOTOGRAPHING BUTTERFLIES AND BEES

Thursday, August 25, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Visitor Center) (750-08-25-16) OR Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Learning Center) (750-08-27-16)

PHOTOGRAPH Y

John Pennoyer, acclaimed nature photographer and popular Arboretum instructor; www.impressionsofnature.net LEVEL: Experienced Beginner to Intermediate Skills taught in class will include focus, composition, shutter speed, lens selection, steady hand-holding, and how to capture insects while perched as well as in flight. Then enjoy 2 hours of in-the-field time to practice your skills on the Arboretum grounds, which will be a-buzz with dynamic and inspiring subject matter. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: DSLR camera and owner’s manual, telephoto lens in the 200mm-400mm range SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: Macro lens in the 100mm-400mm range, wide angle lens in 24mm to 50mm range Limit 12 $109 member/$129 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

PROGRAMS & PRESENTATIONS DOCUMENTING THE GALAPAGOS: A SCIENCE-BASED VISUAL JOURNEY (750-04-17-16)

Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Carlyn Iverson, Professional Illustrator and Photographer hired as the scientific illustrator for a 2-month voyage to the Galapagos Islands Take an armchair journey to the Galapagos Islands, the birthplace of Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection! Popular Arboretum instructor, Carlyn Iverson, shares images and anecdotes from her time on-board a living National Geographic scientific research expedition ship. During the 2 months of the expedition, Carlyn captured over 10,000 images of the extraordinary life of the flora and fauna that are found on these exotic islands. See some of her favorite images from this trip, learn about the evolutionary botany and biology from this breathtaking corner of the world, and Courtesy Carlyn Iverson become a virtual traveler through her incredible stories. This presentation content is designed for adult learners; suggested minimum age is 10. Limit 300, Snyder Auditorium $9 member/$19 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

DIGITAL EDITING & ORGANIZATION LIGHTROOM 101 – PHOTO EDITING & ORGANIZING Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. – noon (750-04-23-16-02)

Carlyn Iverson, professional photographer and scientific illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publications LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate Lightroom Users An introduction to Adobe Lightroom’s post-camera editing features and tools that will bring your imagery to a higher quality level. Learn how to make exposure adjustments, improve contrast and color saturation, and bring clarity and focus to an image. Remove unwanted spots and red eye and discuss histograms and how to adjust them. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: DSLR camera, Laptop with Adobe Lightroom subscription/software OR iPad with free Adobe Lightroom app Limit 14, Visitor Center $69 member/$89 non-member, includes Arboretum Admission LIGHTROOM 201 – INTERMEDIATE PHOTO EDITING & ORGANIZING Saturday, April 23, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (750-04-23-16-03)

OR Saturday, September 17, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (750-09-17-16-02) Carlyn Iverson, professional photographer and scientific illustrator for more than 200 textbooks and publications LEVEL: Advanced beginner to intermediate Lightroom users Learn more precise, intermediate-level skills such as isolating color fields, making adjustments using channels, developing metadata , making selections and adjustments to masking, learning creative techniques with filters, working collaboratively with Lightroom and Photoshop programs, and making slide shows for export. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Laptop with Adobe Lightroom subscription or software OR iPad with free Adobe Lightroom app SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: Any version of Adobe Photoshop subscription/software for those who are interested in multi-program editing. Limit 14, Visitor Center $69 member/$89 non-member, includes Arboretum Admission

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

A RT & LITERATUR E

OR Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. – noon (750-09-17-16)

WATERCOLOR WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP - 3 DAYS WITH FRANK ZELLER (125-04-15-16)

A RT S & LITERATUR E

Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day

Frank Zeller, ‘Signature Painter’ of the Northstar Water Media Society, teacher for over three decades in Europe and North America, honored in shows throughout the upper Midwest and California Level: Intermediate to Advanced Zeller’s relaxed freedom results in beautiful paintings that separate themselves from the typical watercolor. Practicing Zeller’s various techniques under his watchful eye during this comprehensive three-day workshop will ensure a wider knowledge of painting in general and a better understanding of applying an “aesthetic looseness”, to your work. At the same time, the individual attention and insights will lead to greater original work and a renewed sense of excitement about the medium. His demonstrations precede the lessons of the day. You will study shape through collage and value patterns understanding the’ why’ in organizing values. Allow Zeller to inspire you and your work as he shares the freedom found in his work. See supply list at www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx SUPPLIES: Students should bring all of their own supplies. See list at www.arboretum.umn.edu/artsclasses.aspx Limit 20, Oswald Visitor Center $349 member/$399 non-member includes Arboretum admission each day WATERCOLOR: LEARN TO PAINT FLOWERS (125-04-30-16)

Saturday April 30, noon – 4:00 p.m.

Catherine Hearding, Award-winning painter and in-demand instructor throughout the upper Midwest Level: All Levels Participants will work from a selection of floral photographs to learn and practice a three-step watercolor process. Techniques taught in class will focus on paint application, values, and color solutions to inspire your imagination and expand the creative possibilities. Known for her ability to capture light and shadow as well as her use of rich vibrant color, Catherine will teach you how to seamlessly introduce a little bit of sunshine Catherine Hearding into your work, too! Each student will receive the individual attention they need to feel confident and comfortable. Leave with a beautiful finished product as well as new skills. All supplies are provided! Simply show up ready to brighten your day with flowers, fun and friendship. Limit 24, Visitor Center $99 member/$115 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, two 11x15 pieces of professional quality watercolor paper, foam core used as backing while painting, watercolor brush and paints

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

ART JAPANESE WEAVING: SAORI OUTDOORS (125-07-30-16) Chiaki O’Brien, SAORI Certified Instructor. Chiaki worked as an instructor for the SAORI head office in Japan before moving to Minnesota. Learn and practice SAORI, a Japanese weaving method and a meditative art. The master instructor helps to facilitate the vibrant in-class community as individuals embrace natural beauty of their weaving. The end result is a one of kind handmade textile - perhaps a scarf, wall hanging, or table runner - filled with humanity inspired by nature that no machine could duplicate. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided. Optional: if you have any materials or personal items you would like to be woven into the work, such as yarn, strips of fabric, feathers, or sticks, please feel free to bring them along. Limit 9, meet in the Oswald Visitor Center $89 member/$99 non-member includes a Arboretum admission and all materials to create a take-home completed piece BOTANICAL DRAWING CLASS: POLLINATORS IN COLORED PENCIL (125-08-06-16)

Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Nancy Gehrig, accomplished botanical artist and popular Arboretum instructor, exhibited in venues including the NY Botanical Garden, Royal Horticultural Society in London, Phoenix Art Museum. Levels: All Levels In honor of the important addition of the Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center to the Arboretum, this colored pencil class will focus on the flora and insects that play a crucial role in the pollination process. Welcoming and approachable for all participants, Nancy has the ability to bring out the best from an artist at any level. The beauty of the flower and the detail of the pollinator will be the focus of your drawing as you use colored pencils and the layering technique to capture rich colors and textures. Hands-on instruction and individual attention are a signature element of this class: through continued guidance, Nancy will show you refined techniques like Nancy Gehrig how to make your light tones soft and lush, how to achieve deep values, and how attention to texture and edges will make all the difference in your realistic drawing. Be prepared to take your drawing skills to a new level in a supportive, friendly atmosphere! See supply list at www.arboretum.umn.edu/ artsclasses.aspx Limit 15, Learning Center $99 member/ $115 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

A RT S & LITERATUR E

Saturday July 30, 9:00 a.m. – noon

BOOK CLUB BOOKS IN THE GARDEN 2016 (100-04-13-16)

A RT S & LITERATUR E

Second Wednesdays April – September, noon – 1:30 p.m. April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14

Toni McNaron, Ph.D., award-winning professor emerita of English, University of Minnesota In these meetings, we will explore in a leisurely fashion three books about the intricacies of garden-making and plant/flower life. We’ll read approximately half of each book for each month’s session before having lively and productive discussions. APRIL AND MAY: Writing the Garden: A Literary Conversation Across Two Centuries by Elizabeth Barlow Rogers JUNE AND JULY: The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-eye View of the World by Michael Pollan AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER: The Morville Year by Katherine Swift Limit 24, Snyder Building – Fireplace Room $98 member/$130 non-member for the 6 sessions, includes Arboretum admission

STONE BALANCING THE POWER OF BALANCE: STONE SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN Saturday, May 21, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (100-05-21-16-02)

OR Saturday, July 30, 9:30 a.m. – Noon (100-07-30-16) OR Saturday, July 30, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (100-07-30-16-02) Peter Juhl, stone balancing artist, www.temporarysculpture.com Dazzle your friends with a new skill that looks like magic, but is closer to meditation or art. Peter will show you how to balance three or more rocks in seemingly impossible fashion without the aid of bolts, duct tape, or glue. Then he’ll guide you through the steps of “coaxing a rock into position” using principles of physics (and some patience) to create your own sculpture. You’ll leave grounded, refreshed, and able to repeat your balancing act in your own garden. You’ll never look at stones in the same way again! This workshop is designed for adults; because a general understanding of physics is discussed, suggested minimum age for this class is 12. An assortment of practice rocks will be available to use during class. Limit 24, Visitor Center $42 member/$55 non-member, includes Arboretum admission

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

Photo: Pat Malcom

SATURDAY IN THE KITCHEN Savor Saturday mornings in the inspiring Arboretum setting, where you will prepare and taste exciting new recipes in a sociable, casual atmosphere. A GREENER SPRING CLEAN! (800-04-16-16)

Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Kris James, chef, certified culinary herbalist, author, and co-owner of Unearthed Arts Clean and freshen your home safely, effectively and fragrantly…using nature’s best ingredients. Learn about essential oils that are excellent for cleaning – what they do and how they work with products like vinegar, borax and castile soap. Then, get your hands dirty (or rather clean!) in class by working in small, fun groups to create cleaning products to take home with you. IN-CLASS MENU (subject to change): Spearmint, Rosemary and Lavender Floor Cleaner; Fresh and Herby Antibacterial Counter Spray; additional recipes for more - from wood polish to dishwasher soap! Limit 20, Learning Center $39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients

Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Kris James, chef, certified culinary herbalist, author, and co-owner of Unearthed Arts Iced herbal teas, also known as tisanes, offer flavor options and health benefits beyond those of traditional tea – and many of the ingredients can be gathered directly from your garden or the local farmer’s market! Learn about and taste delicious tisanes and teas such as Citrus-Hibiscus Sparkler or Basil Peach-Rooibos Delight. Not just for drinking, teas also make excellent additions to recipes: join small groups in class to create unique and unexpected recipes using the tea leaves themselves! mdteashop.co.uk IN-CLASS MENU (subject to change): Tea vinaigrette; Tea-infused savory recipes, additional take home recipes for more. Limit 20, Learning Center $39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients

COOKING

REFRESHING HERBAL ICED TEAS & SUMMERTIME TEA TREATS (800-06-18-16)

FRESH HERBS AND SUMMER FRUITS – THE PERFECT PAIR (800-07-23-16)

Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Kris James, chef, certified culinary herbalist, author, and co-owner of Unearthed Arts Complimentary couplings of fruits and herbs provide nutrients and flavor without much need for added artificial sugars or calories. In class, hands-on time in small groups will be spent making and tasting recipes that highlight the best flavors of the ingredients. IN-CLASS MENU (subject to change): Tomato Crostada with HoneyThyme Glaze; Basil, Grape, Plum and Goat Cheese Flatbread with Basil Syrup; additional bonus recipes for trying at home! Limit 20, Learning Center $39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

NO BONES ABOUT IT: MAKE & TAKE DOG TREATS FOR YOUR CANINE FRIENDS (850-05-21-16)

Saturday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. – Noon

(see description under Nature Based Therapeutics, page 21) “BEE” HEALTHY…WITH HONEY! (800-08-13-16)

COOKING

Saturday, August 13, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Kris James, chef, certified culinary herbalist, author, and co-owner of Unearthed Arts Research suggests that raw honey’s active phytonutrients – along with its antibacterial and antifungal properties – contribute to its many benefits. But don’t forget that honey is also delicious! Join other fun food lovers in small groups create some wonderful honey-based recipes and spa products to take home! Make new recipes and new friends…take home knowledge and extras! IN-CLASS MENU (subject to change): Mushroom Cappuccino Bisque with Honey Crème; Honey Vinaigrette; Honey-Spirolina Youthful Glow Mask; additional recipes for trying at home! Limit 20, Learning Center $39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients APPLES: SAVORY SECRETS! (800-09-10-16)

Saturday, September 10, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Nicholas Erwin/Flikr

Kris James, chef, certified culinary herbalist, author, and co-owner of Unearthed Arts Learn and explore the brilliant ways apples can add dimension, flavor, and nutrition to savory recipes. IN-CLASS MENU (subject to change): Fennel Apple Slaw with Tarragon and Walnuts; Spring rolls with chicken, apple and mint; Apple cider vinegar; additional

recipes like Apple and Herb Biscuits to try at home! Limit 20, Learning Center $39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all ingredients

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

NATURE-BASED THERAPEUTICS

FEATURING ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERACTIONS

THE CHICKEN AND THE EGG: BACKYARD CHICKEN-KEEPING BASICS (850-04-16-16)

Saturday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Lindsey Zemanek, Nature-Based Therapeutics: Animal Assisted Interactions Specialist & chicken keeper LEVEL: Novice to Beginner chicken keepers of all ages (Children under 16 should register with an adult at the duo rate) Chickens can enhance your relationship to the food you eat...and bring you joy in the process, realizing that the benefits will be more than just fresh eggs. Learn what chicken-keeping entails through examples, handouts and images of best breeds and shelters for an urban setting, where to obtain your chicks, and what to have ready and to expect when you’re...expecting! Find out what to do for chicken illness, injury and backyard safety. Learn tricks, shortcuts and examples for the best watering, feeding, and care for your brood. Leave with shelter designs, lists of breeds, and other resources-just in time for ordering your flock. Limit 25, Learning Center INDIVIDUAL: $32 member/$44 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and handouts. DUO: $51 member/$70 non-member, includes class registration + Arboretum admission for 2 people and handouts (all participants must register, regardless of age) NO BONES ABOUT IT: MAKE & TAKE DOG TREATS FOR YOUR CANINE FRIENDS (850-05-21-16)

Saturday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. – Noon

Nancy Brooks, Nature-Based Therapeutics: Animal Assisted Interactions Specialist, dog treats connoisseur Show your dog you love them by feeding them the very best: treats with all the best ingredients available... including low cost, whole organic ingredients, and lots of love! Through demonstrations and hands-on work in small groups, you will make and take home three easy-to-prepare recipes that will save money and please any pet’s palate. Limit 20, Learning Center $39 member/$49 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, three sets of dog treats, all ingredients and treat baggies

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

NATU RE-BA SED THER APEUTICS

Nature’s way of healing: Nature Based Therapeutics are professionally facilitated interactions with plants, animals and natural landscapes to bring about measurable outcomes in human health and well-being. It is nature’s way of healing all people in physical, social, emotional and cognitive ways. Learn and experience more at one of these programs.

NATU RE-BA SED THER APEUTICS 22

Harold Meervold/Flikr

IT’S A DOG’S LIFE: HOW TO UNDERSTAND LIFE FROM A DOG’S PERSPECTIVE (850-06-18-16)

Saturday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. – Noon

Nancy Brooks, Nature-Based Therapeutics: Animal Assisted Interactions Specialist, Certified Trick Dog Instructor LEVEL: Ages 7 and up This class will teach you how a dog’s senses are different than yours and how they use those senses in their daily life. By increasing awareness of your dog’s senses, you will become more attuned to your dog’s needs; the more aware you are of your dog’s needs, the better you can be engaged in nurturing and supporting his or her training and skill development. Once you experience what it is like to move and behave like a dog, you can appreciate your new knowledge, doggy skills, and enhanced relationship with your pet. There will be indoor classroom instruction and outdoor time; dress appropriately for the weather. NOTE: Humans only for this class Limit 25, Learning Center $24 member/$36 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, materials (All participants must register, regardless of age.)

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

THE ART OF BEING A DOG: LEARN ABOUT DOGS IN ART AND CREATE CANINE ART! (850-07-16-16) Nancy Brooks, Nature-Based Therapeutics: Animal Assisted Interactions Specialist, Certified Trick Dog Instructor LEVEL: Ages 7 and up Many famous works of art have included dogs; those artworks teach us what the people of the time thought about their dogs, and how those dogs helped people! Students will use pen, magic markers, pencils, watercolor, drawing paper, and loads of creativity to make a special take-home portrait of one of the friendly dog models that will be available in class. Instructors will be on-hand to give students individual attention, guidance, suggestions, and supportive enthusiasm as they are working on their creations. Participants in this class will discover a greater enthusiasm for dogs, a deeper appreciation of art, and an enhanced sense of personal accomplishment. NOTE: Humans only for this class. Limit 25, Learning Center $34 member/$46 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and art supplies (All participants must register, regardless of age.) INTRODUCTION TO THERAPY ANIMAL TEAMS & ANIMAL ASSISTED INTERACTIONS: HOW DOGS HELP US HEAL AND HOW YOU CAN HELP (850-08-20-16)

Saturday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Nancy Brooks, Nature-Based Therapeutics: Animal Assisted Interactions Specialist, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Licensed Therapy Team Instructor and Team Evaluator LEVEL: Adults or teenagers 16+ Learn valuable information about the humananimal bond and how that precious relationship can help assist humans physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively, then learn how you could become a therapy animal team to help others of all abilities. This class will focus on dogs and what characteristics make a great therapy team (hint, in addition to the training, registration, practice, temperament and age of the dog, it’s also teaching the human best practices on how to interact with their therapy partner)! If your dog is well behaved and comfortable in a classroom environment, you are welcome to bring him/her to this session (dog admission is free) to discuss any questions and get feedback on the next steps for you to become a therapy team. NOTE: If your dog will be attending, they must on a 6-foot (or shorter) leash and under control of owner at all times. Bring poop bags for your own dog. Maximum one dog per person. Limit 20 individuals or duos, Learning Center INDIVIDUAL: $24 member/$36 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, handouts (dog admission is free). DUO: $38 member/$58 non-member, includes class registration + Arboretum admission for 2 people and up to 2 dogs, handouts (dog admission is free)

Call 612-301-1210 OR Complete the form on page 2

SPRING/SUMMER 2016

NATU RE-BA SED THER APEUTICS

Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. – Noon

FREE PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES All Free programs are included with Arboretum admission! Let’s Talk Plants is a project of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

PLANT-MAKER STUDIO Saturdays and Sundays year-round, Drop-in: Noon – 4 p.m. Learning Center Hands-on studio activities feature seasonal themes and take-home projects! All supplies provided. Budding Branches, April 2 – May 29 Find out what is inside buds: will they become leaves or flowers? Weave a willow twig craft of your choosing to take home with you! Basil: King of Herbs, June 4 – July 31 Breathe in the aroma, look closely with a microscope and plant a variety of basil you have never grown before to take home for your garden! Milkweed for Monarchs, August 6 – September 25 Create handmade paper sprinkled with milkweed seeds to plant in your own butterfly garden at home, then check our butterfly boxes to see whether any new butterflies have emerged!

GARDEN DEMONSTRATIONS Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays, June 15 – Sept 30, Noon – 2:00 p.m. Drop in for short ten minute garden demonstrations. Live Insect Safari (Saturdays and Wednesdays) Celebrate this summer’s Big Bugs exhibit by joining us on an insect safari! Peer through a hand lens and watch insects laying eggs, chewing leaves, gathering pollen, slurping nectar, or hunting. Borrow a net and bug box for a close encounter with a live garden insect. Teaching Garden Energize with Herbs (Sundays) Inspect sensory-delighting herbs to detect the source of their flavors and aromas. Explore the kitchen herb garden and learn how you can start growing your own herbs at home. Kitchen Herb Garden

YARD & GARDEN DESK

Saturdays and Sundays year round, Noon – 4 p.m. Master Gardener volunteers answer gardening questions and provide sustainable gardening information. Before heading outside to the gardens, stop by to find out the best places to see plants at peak bloom and beauty! Oswald Visitor Center Great Hall

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 3675 Arboretum Drive | Chaska, MN 55318-9613